Brandon Lewis
December 23, 2025
Wednesday 24th December 2025
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So you say you hate Valentine’s Day and you have no one to celebrate with? You might want to plan a trip to Chicago between January 27th and February 26th. Because a company called Bucket Listers is opening up a Taylor Swift-themed BREAK UP BAR called Bad Blood. Admission is $22 a person, but it does include a “welcome-themed cocktail.” FYI, Bad Blood is NOT an official Taylor Swift event.
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Channing Tatum is planning a remake of Patrick Swayze’s 1990 hit, “Ghost”. And “Vanity Fair”, gave him a lie detector test where he was asked if he thinks he’s a better stripper than his “Magic Mike” costar, Joe Manganiello and even Jennifer Lopez “100%. We’re different classes of strippers. When you look in the dictionary next to the perfect specimen of a man, probably Joe is one of the bodies that pops up. He’s kinda weirdly flawless . . .”But, as far as stripping goes. I would put myself above him, dance-wise. Sorry, Joe.” He also said he’d go harder than Jennifer Lopez.
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Willie Nelson is in a new Bic lighter commercial with Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart. He also released a cover of the ’60s classic “I’m Busted”. It’s on his new album “I Don’t Know a Thing About Love”, which is out March 3rd.
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If you’re a fan of Hulu’s ‘Only Murders In the Building’ with Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez…You might be thrilled to hear Oscar winner Meryl Streep will be joining the cast. She is set to appear in the upcoming third season of the crime comedy and is Selena Gomez’s dream guest star…Season three will hit screens sometime this summer.
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Brett Young Has Advice For Married Couples That Want To Stay Married … “I noticed that like, you’re so exhausted at the end of the day you don’t really get in bed and download and reconnect – How are you feeling? How was your day? You’re so tired you just go to bed. So, we’ve been making it a point to ask questions about how each other is feeling, and just keeping the lines of communication open and not making the excuse that you’re tired cause children are crazy.” He says keeping those lines of communication open are important.
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Kane Brown tells The New York Times newspaper that he has an unhealthy obsession with the show ‘Yellowstone’. “I would watch and rewatch that show. My wife got fed up with it and told me I need to go outside and do something. So I bought full cowboy gear and went to Lowe’s to buys some wood to build a tree house. She wasn’t thrilled with that decision.”
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Mike Tyson says he’s open to a rematch with Jake Paul after Jake’s recent loss to Anthony Joshua. Tyson claims this time he’s cracked the code on training, saying he went too hard before and “left most of the fight in the gym.” RadarOnline says Mike thinks a smarter camp would change everything. Which is wild, because the man is still Mike Tyson. If this happens, somebody hide the ear protection… literally.
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Taylor Swift reportedly used to be hesitant about dating athletes until Travis Kelce showed up. A source says her mom encouraged her to give Travis a chance, and now Taylor’s outlook has completely changed. Not only that, insiders claim the relationship has boosted the Chiefs’ global presence. Turns out the tight end also unlocked international brand expansion.
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Lainey Wilson told CMT she stays grounded by remembering where she came from. She said it’s about planting your feet, knowing who you are, standing up for what you believe in, and keeping your people close. Which explains why she can win everything, host award shows, and still sound like the most normal human in Nashville.
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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are reportedly still neighbors in Nashville as they focus on co-parenting their daughters. Nicole stays in the family home, Keith lives nearby, and they’re even spotted shopping at the same stores…just separately. A source says their dedication to the kids is unwavering. Awkward? Maybe.
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Thanks for a great 2025!! I'll be back in 2026
Jacob Marley is the name of the of Ebenezer Scrooges's deceased business partner and the first of four ghosts that appear in "A Christmas Carol"
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Sad news from the NASCAR world. Greg Biffle, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, has died at age 55 in a plane crash in North Carolina. Authorities say seven people were killed, including Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children. Beyond his racing success, Biffle was widely praised for his humanitarian work, especially helping communities after Hurricane Helene. The racing world is mourning a champion on and off the track.
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Tom Cruise is allegedly on a long, carefully planned mission to become Sir Tom Cruise. A source says this has been years in the making hosting events, shaking hands, embedding himself deep in the British film world. Apparently he knows exactly how the system works and he’s been playing the long game. At this point, don’t be shocked if the next Mission: Impossible ends with him bowing politely and accepting a sword tap on each shoulder.
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Miranda Lambert is developing a new TV series for Hulu inspired by her music and real-life friendships. The show centers on a messy female friendship, an escape from an abusive marriage, and a fresh start in a small Texas town that turns out to be full of secrets. So basically heartbreak, healing, strong women, and Texas drama which is already Miranda’s brand. Country music meets prestige TV.
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Jon Pardi says Christmas music is what keeps his household sane. He’s got two little girls with very big emotions, so songs like Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph are on constant rotation. Forget parenting books the real hack is letting a cartoon reindeer handle crowd control..
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